Russell Brand Takes Stand In Rape Trial — Says People Have Abandoned Him
The former actor and comedian has maintained his sexual encounters were all consensual, as multiple women spanning a decade accuse him of assault
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The former actor and comedian has maintained his sexual encounters were all consensual, as multiple women spanning a decade accuse him of assault
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Brand, who denies all of the rape and sexual assault charges against him, said at Southwark Crown Court that he has not persuaded anyone to testify on his behalf.